INCI name

ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER

Acrylates crosspolymer

Absorbentreviewed

A crosslinked acrylic polymer used as an absorbent.

What it is

Acrylates crosspolymer is a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate. CosIng lists it as an absorbent.

Where it is used

Found in mattifying products, makeup and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name covers several polymers; it does not show which monomers were used in a given grade or its particle form.

Functions

Absorbent
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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